my favorite thing about summer is playing in the sunshine with my son-he is almost 3 and it's so fun to see his pure joy at everything his does, whether its swimming or sliding or just running around playing tag with me!

My favorite part of summer is getting to pull out all those cute shorts, sandals and tank tops that I've had packed away during the snowy months. oh...and grilling out! I love grilling: hamburgers, shish-ke-bob and bbq chicken...yum!

My favorite thing about summer is ice cream! And my husband has a work conference he has to go to, and I get to go with him. Since the gas is pd for we make it a road trip for our vacation!missysaprons@gmail.com

My favorite thing about summer is our toddler grandson will be coming to visit - he will be 20 months old then and I truly cannot wait - he got his first really big boy haircut today - and yes I am the first one to enter today, soooo good luck to everyone!!!! Have a wonderful time with this Great Giveaway Day -

Air conditioning?! Really, I'm not a summer person. Dislike heat and humidity. LOVE the Fall. Best weather. The only thing I look forward to in the summer is a beach weekend with the children and a visit from family.

Iowa gets pretty cold in the Winter so I love all the time my family and I can spend outside in the Summer. We don't even have to be doing anything exciting it's just nice to hear the birds and watch the clouds. Thanks for the giveaway!

Thanks for your generous giveaway! I love the slower pace of Summer. With school not in session, there is less traffic. My teacher friends have time to meet for lunch and sew. Time to grill out and have friends visit. Take care!

My favorite thing about summer is the long days and seeing more of my neighbors out and about. By the way, Recipe for Friendship is one of my absolute favorite lines! Thanks so much for participating in Giveaway Day and sharing it with us!

Just spending time outdoors, living in Northern NY our summers are beautiful but all to short. After months of being cooped up in the winter we take full advantage of the outdoors in the summer. Thanks!

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